Structural Project Engineer

INNOVA Architects is seeking a full-time Structural Project Engineer to work on federal design projects with the Department of Defense and other local government agencies. To be considered, candidates must have extensive experience and capability performing project design as a whole. The applicant must have 3 years’ experience in structural building design of commercial buildings, including in timber, concrete, steel and masonry.

• Professional Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural (required)
• PE Licensed within WA state (preferred but not required)
• 3 years’ experience in all phases of engineering design of commercial buildings.
• Proficient with code requirements (timber design, concrete design, steel design, masonry design)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - both internally and externally.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter, and team asset.

INNOVA provides excellent benefits within a collaborative and positive work environment.

• 401(k) Plan
  • Eligible after 6 months of employment, with safe harbor company matching
• Health Insurance – employer paid (100% employee; 66% dependent)
• Paid Time Off
  • Varies with experience/position
  • Additional 7 paid federal holidays

• Thrives in small teams and alone
• Manages projects with limited oversight to bring projects from schematic design through construction
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Is enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Has a great work ethic

We offer the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, including local government agencies, housing authorities, non-profits, federal agencies, port authorities, private business owners, developers, park districts, and more.

Located within Downtown Tacoma, we’re surrounded by an inspiring community of local businesses, restaurants, cafés, museums, music and arts venues and more. Our office provides parking and is adjacent to the Link and major bus lines.

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We value the contributions of every individual as an important part of our team and celebrate their successes. We are interested to hear from qualifying applicants – please include a cover letter that describes the unique strengths you bring to this kind of position and send your resume of past work, names and dates and position and role you held.